EXPLAINERS Round-Up: Sokoto killing, Messi’s Public holiday, other top claims fact-checked this week 11 October 2026
INVESTIGATION: What are Nigerians eating? Tracing TELA maize from farms to dinner tables Abstract: A 13-month PREMIUM TIMES investigation traced Nigeria’s first genetically modified maize from research laboratories to farms, markets… Mariya Shuaibu Suleiman · Sep 27, 2026
Round-up: Yoruba’s alleged protest against Tinubu, other top claims verified this week As different narratives and trends circulate online, misinformation and disinformation keep spreading, shaping public conversations, especially on Facebook.… Mohammed Taoheed · Sep 20, 2026
How TikTok creators use Yorùbá to evade censorship, push erotic content to users Content warning! This story contains sexually explicit words documented as part of the investigation. Reader discretion is advised.… Sunday Awosoro · Sep 5, 2026
Can Nigerian creators face legal action for prank videos? Full Text The advent of social media and the harsh realities of Nigeria’s economic situation have given content… Mohammed Taoheed · Aug 20, 2026
Round-Up: Sokoto killing, Messi’s Public holiday, other top claims fact-checked this week Oct 11, 2026 Sunday Awosoro 526 views
INVESTIGATION: What are Nigerians eating? Tracing TELA maize from farms to dinner tables Sep 27, 2026 Mariya Shuaibu Suleiman 911 views
Round-up: Yoruba’s alleged protest against Tinubu, other top claims verified this week Sep 20, 2026 Mohammed Taoheed 589 views
01 How TikTok creators use Yorùbá to evade censorship, push erotic content to users DUBAWA In-depth · Sep 5, 2026
04 Weekly round-up: New terrorist group, Sultan endorsement, judge kidnap, others, top claims verified last week Fact Check · Aug 9, 2026
05 How Telegram’s regulatory failures, misinformation fuel prostitution in Nigeria DUBAWA In-depth · Jun 3, 2026
01 African Languages Al’adu da zamantakewa: Kaciyar mata da matsayinta a wajen Hausawa Bashir Sallau · 355 views · Nov 12, 2024
02 Featured CJID’s Press Attack Tracker gives Nigerian journalists shield against press freedom violations Phillip Anjorin · 123 views · Nov 6, 2024
03 Featured WeekForTruth: Information experts harps on media literacy, partnerships Cole Praise · 100 views · Nov 4, 2024
04 Featured An expert’s view on crisis perception in Sahel Region Phillip Anjorin · 71 views · Nov 4, 2024
05 Press Releases Africa Facts Summit 2024: 50 African fact-checking organisations sign agreement to establish information integrity Cole Praise · 176 views · Nov 4, 2024
06 Newsletters & Updates DUBAWA, German Embassy train first-time voters in Kumasi, Tamale, Cape Coast ahead of December elections Edem O. Kunkpe · 106 views · Oct 28, 2024
07 Mainstream Verifying several claims around CAF sanction on Libya Vs Nigeria AFCON incident Juliet Buna · 142 views · Oct 28, 2024
08 Explainers Anti-homosexual protests storm Liberia United Methodist Church Gloria Wleh · 251 views · Oct 25, 2024
09 Media Literacy #GlobalMILWeek: All you need to know about 2024 edition Lois Ugbede · 197 views · Oct 23, 2024
10 Fact Check Misleading! Video of alleged murder did not occur in Sierra Leone Sierra Leone · Iris Aminata Bangura · 172 views · Oct 18, 2024